Posted on 23rd May 2023
Category: NewsBUSINESS & IP CENTRE HUMBER PARTNERSHIPMay 2023
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Welcome toour updatedspecial Innovate Humber newsletter. This edition includes new events for you to explore and experience. The Innovate Humber project is designed to help businesses in the Humber Region registered with HMRC to develop a new product, process or service.
Innovate Humber
Most businesses, whether sole trader, company, start-up or established enterprise, innovate every day… often without even realising it. Businesses thrive and develop by adapting and thinking on their feet but a more considered approach to innovation can really help to generate fresh ideas and create value.
The Innovate Humber project is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) and offers a programme of fully funded support including workshops, webinars and one-to-one consultations running throughout May and June, delivered by experts specialising in Business Processes, Finance Funding & Investment, Innovation, Intellectual Property, Exporting & Trading Abroad.
The project also provides access to our Makerspace workshop and skilled team, dedicated Innovate Humber advisors and use of the new Innovation & Research Centre. Local businesses have been taking advantage of the project developing their ideas, realising potentials and planning for the future.
Businesses helped so far include jewellery designers looking to improve their digital skills; a natural food company wanting to prototype products; a creative practitioner trying to source funding; a wellness centre business working on their PR strategy and a whole host of businesses who want to develop and protect their designs, services and ideas.
So if you have a business registered with HMRC in the Humber Region and want to brush up on your creative thinking or develop a particular process, product or service register on the Innovate Humber project and take full advantage of expert guidance over the next two months.
Contact us to find out more
The Innovate Humber project is part funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) under the Operation Programme for England Fund and aims to build the skills and resilience of small to medium sized businesses (1-250 employees) including sole traders across the Humber region.
Meet the Innovate Humber Expert Delivery Partners
To deliver the Innovate Humber programme we have teamed up
with local, national and international business experts to offer
practical, specialised support. We know how important it is to get the
right advice from trusted professionals, passionate about their field of
expertise…
Fossu Ltd
Fossu Ltd is an innovation consultancy, based in the North of
England. As an experienced delivery partner of accelerator and innovation
programs, Fossu Ltd has designed and ran many regional and national
accelerators across the UK and Ireland.
Since 2015, we have supported over 1000+ participants on our programs for a
variety of corporate and public sector partners including: Google, Barclays, JP
Morgan, Lambeth Council and LIFT Boroughs (Islington, Camden, Hackney, Tower
Hamlets).
For Innovate Humber, Fossu are delivering a series of workshops and courses on
Finance, Funding & Investment and Business Processes. See EVENTS
to book your place.
Find out more about Fossu Ltd here
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LMAS
We are an experienced business support company run by professional business
people who have held senior level roles in significant businesses. We
understand the issues you are facing as business leaders, particularly in
the innovation field.
We help you diagnose and then implement various forms of innovation, based
around people, products and processes using our unique diagnostic tool. We can
help you grow your business by optimising innovation opportunities providing a
unique business development plan.
For Innovate Humber we are delivering expert one to one consultations and
various workshops on processes and innovation.
Find out more about LMAS here
Contact us
for further information on the upcoming LMAS workshops
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Magnetic
Magnetic is a design and innovation company (previously Fluxx and
magneticNorth). We combined award-winning consulting services with digital
expertise to help companies achieve their ambitions and navigate change.
We help organisations better understand their customers and key stakeholders,
and generate solutions to meet their needs. We adopt design thinking and lean
experimentation to de-risk solutions.
Our purpose is to design better futures. We partner with our clients to build
sustainable and commercially viable products, services and business models, disrupting
industries and inspiring future generations.
For Innovate Humber we will be running a series of workshops focusing on
Exporting & Trading Abroad. See EVENTS to book your place.
Find out more about Magnetic here
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Potter Clarkson
We help companies, organisations and individuals across all sectors of business to understand, create, protect and defend the commercial value of their innovations anywhere in the world through intellectual property rights.
As a full-service intellectual property law firm with expertise in patents, trade marks, designs, litigation, licensing and consultancy, we can provide you with specialist support in all areas of IP:
- Identifying what you can protect
- Securing your rights
- Realising the full value of your assets with smart commercial arrangements
- Helping you develop the value of your innovations by enforcing your rights against competitors
- Putting in place a managed IP strategy to maximise commercial opportunities that come your way
For Innovate Humber we are delivering a series of workshops and consultations on Intellectual Property. See EVENTS to book your place
Find out more about Potter Clarkson here
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Page Consulting Ltd.
The experienced team of business coaches and trainers at PAGE Consulting Ltd use a highly innovative and award winning approach to help start-up Entrepreneurs as well as more established Business Owners to transform the performance of their business and build successful and profitable enterprises with increased net worth / value.
We have worked with thousands of companies in the region over the last 20 years and know from first-hand experience, what works and what does not work when supporting a business on its journey to successfully grow, develop and transform its business performance.
For the Innovate Humber programme we will be delivering a series of workshops focussing on Innovation and the Innovation Journey. See EVENTS to book your place
Find out more about PAGE Consulting here
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Vikki Johnson – Fusion Design Solutions
I have over 10 years’ experience of working in the design and marketing industry, working with small businesses to create stunning websites and marketing material that connects with their target audience and helps boost sales.
A few years ago I also launched a new design business, Fusion Laser Cutting, offering a high quality design and manufacturing service based in Hull. This business also enables me to test out new marketing ideas and keep abreast of the constant changes of the online world.
For the Innovate Humber Programme I am delivering a series of workshops focussing on sustainable marketing for innovation.
Find out more about Fusion Design Solutions here
Contact us for further information on the upcoming LMAS workshops
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MakerspaceHull
The Innovate Humber project provides access to the Makerspace and our new Innovation & Research Centre, both hosted in Hull Central Library.
Makerspaces are collaborative work spaces for learning, exploring, making and sharing. They use high tech to very low tech tools and equipment.
Our makerspace has a variety of state of the art manual, digital and electronic equipment from 3D printers and a laser cutter to sewing machines and t-shirt printing. Skilled staff provide support and workshops in a place where you can create, invent, explore, learn, think and exhibit.
For us the space is about building a community, promoting the maker mind set and encouraging entrepreneurship within the region. As part of the Innovate Humber programme we offer access to the space and one-to-one guidance to help your business move forward.
Find out more about MakerspaceHull here
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Innovation & Research Centre
The new Innovation & Research Centre at Hull Central Library
is a space to study, research and collaborate providing access to a wealth
of business resources and our team of Innovate Humber staff.
Business owners can use the space in tandem with MakerspaceHull and take full
advantage of databases including Mintel, IBIS World, Kompass, EMIS, Innovate DB
and Experian.
Not sure if you are eligible for the Innovate Humber Project?
If you meet any of the following criteria for your business please get in
touch:
- SME (small to medium sized enterprise which includes sole traders)
- Trading in the Humber region
- HMRC Registered
- Have a new idea for a product, process or service that you need help to develop
Contact the Innovate Humber team for further information
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Business & IP Centre Humber Partnership
Humber Partnership and the British Library’s National Network of Business & IP Centres are transforming the way ideas grow into successful businesses. We’re supporting a thriving community of bright and inspiring people in Hull, East Riding and North East Lincolnshire and beyond.
Offering insights and access to free resources, training and events – both online and in-person – we’ll help you imagine, start or develop your business. Whether you’re just setting out, need advice on protecting your intellectual property, or simply have a brilliant idea you want to discuss, we’re here to guide you.
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EVENTS
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We offer a varied and wide
ranging program of business information, tips, advice and
support. Explore our free in-person and online workshops, expert
clinics and webinars
——————————————————————————————————- Business Planning & Processes Course – Free – The Deep & Online Delivered by Fossu Ltd. Our business planning and processes program is designed for new and existing business owners and will teach you all of the key elements about scaling a business, and finding new customers. Everything from marketing, building websites, communicating with customers and achieving sales at scale. Developing your business idea Testing your market Landing Pages & Lead Magnets Organic Marketing Methods Automations and Processes Scaling Your Operations Book Your Place Finance, Funding & Investment Course – Free – The Deep & Online Delivered by Fossu Ltd. Looking to raise investment for your business? Our funding and finance program is designed for new and existing business owners and is designed to teach you all of the key elements about raising funding for your business. Everything from bank loans, crowdfunding, investment and grant funding. Over this intensive 6-week program, you will learn the funding options available and practise learning how to pitch your business to investors and stakeholders. Book Your Place ——————————————————————————————————- Maximising the value of your business with IP – Free – Hull Central Library – 23/24 May 2023 10.00 – 16.00 Delivered by Potter Clarkson, this two-part programme is designed to give young but ambitious businesses the knowledge and support they need to ensure their intellectual property (IP) is playing the part it should in maximising the value of their business. In our first session we will be looking at what IP is, how you use it and how you create an IP strategy that will help you achieve your goals and, more crucially, increase revenue. In the second session we will look at ‘soft IP’ – your brand, designs, trade secrets and copyrightable materials, how to protect your brand once it hits your target market’s attention whether that’s via shop shelves, the internet, the media or social media. We will then explain how you can use your IP to attract funding by showing investors exactly what they want to see from a potential investment. In addition to this concise but comprehensive tour of the commercial side of IP, each attendee will also be offered a free ‘1on1 clinic’ with the most relevant member of our team to discuss how they can use their IP to drive their business forward. Book Your Place ——————————————————————————————————- International Trading & Exporting – Free – MKM Stadium – 25 May Delivered by Magnetic. Are you an SME looking to export or trade in foreign markets? We are excited to invite you to our upcoming event. This event will provide a unique opportunity for businesses to learn about the latest developments in international trade and network with industry experts. Hear from our keynote speaker on topics including: Market entry strategies and export financing Participate in a workshop on international trade regulations and logistics Network with other SMEs in the Humber region Book Your Place ——————————————————————————————————- Discover how to become part of The Next Big Thing – Free – The Edge Hub – 8 June 2023 9.30 – 16.30 Delivered by PAGE Consulting Ltd. A unique two-part event showcasing cutting edge innovation techniques needed to enter the next wave of game changing emerging markets. Includes: Keynote speaker Jonathan MacDonald the incredible, award-winning, bestselling author and one of the most in-demand speakers in the world on the topics of change, digital transformation and the future. Samantha Castledine founder of international client based Virtual Assistance company, Sendit2Sam.com Steve Page, a career steeped in innovation with 25 years experience in the aerospace and automotive industries before founding PAGE Consulting Ltd in 2003. Antonio Tombanane part of the Forbes business council and has been named as one of the fifty most inspiring, prominent and influential voices in the UK Tech scene. Mark Evans Smith led the innovation and venturing arm of Rolls Royce, followed by a senior position with GSK. Now a co-founder of the EDGE Hub, with extensive experience in technology at a global level. Geoffrey Bye participated in the first cohorts of MIT’s prestigious “Artificial Intelligence – Implications for Business Strategy” and is the founder of the AI Futures Platform, aimed at accelerating the adoption of AI such as Chat GPT into all aspects of Government and business. Book Your Place Part Two – Discover how to become part of The Next Big Thing Ideas Clinic – Free – Mercure Hotel – 20 June 9.30 – 16.30 Learn how you can identify early, the next big emerging market opportunities and create innovative products and services that put you in the best position possible to capitalise on the next wave of emerging market disruptions. Including: Introduction to a cutting edge breakthrough innovation process Insight from inspirational speakers Guidance for your future innovation journey Essential information about facilities and expertise available in the Region Book Your Place ——————————————————————————————————- Business Ideas Clinic – Free Daily one-to-one telephone or video call appointments available. Have a discussion with one of our Enterprise & IP Librarians and find out about the free resources available for you. Share your business ideas and explore Industry Guides, Marketing databases and much more… Book an appointment ——————————————————————————————————— Bookkeeping for Business Expert Clinic – Free Book a 30 minute one-to-one remote appointment with Liz Turpin of Turpin Accounting Services and benefit from a wealth of experience and knowledge. Book an appointment |
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